Since the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world with fear and tremendous loss, there has been a rise in racism against many Asians, since the origin of the virus was believed to be China. In spite of the devastation that came from China in the form of the coronavirus, there are several traditional medicine techniques that have come from China and helped millions of people feel better. Here are a few of them.
Acupuncture
This is the practice of inserting tiny needles into the over 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body in order to manipulate different muscle and tissue functions. This traditional Chinese medicine form has been taken to cities all over the United States, with acu-point injection therapies Sarasota residents receiving similar to what would be found over on the China mainland.
Moxibustion
The Chinese use moxibustion as a therapy to enhance healing. The process involves burning mugwort root to warm and invigorate the blood. In past uses, it has been used in women suffering from menstrual pain.
Tui Na Massage
Many enjoy a deep massage to facilitate relaxation and relieve stress, but a Tui na is a combination of body manipulation, acupressure, and message. Sessions could include the use of herbal compresses, ointments, or heat to help enhance the techniques, and the overall benefits are higher for those who deal with chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems.
Cupping
Cupping or scraping is another Chinese massage technique, which involves the use of several glass or plastic cups on the body. A practitioner will remove all the oxygen from the cup through a flame before placing it on the patient’s skin. As the cup cools, it creates a vacuum that sucks the skin to the cup and removes toxins.
Though traditional medicine is working for many people, there are those that prefer the ways and practices of ancient cultures. The Chinese have brought herbal medicine to the Western world, as well as these healing techniques.
